That Yellow thing has returned

Ollie · #1 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 10:40 AM

I'm talking about the Sun, the last time it was seen here in my part of Lincolnshire was Monday the 18th December. Been the dullest dreariest period I can remember for a long time. Let's hope it puts in more regular appearances from now on
Roger

Tormentil · #2 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 10:44 AM

Very foggy here in Scunny Roger.

matt_xyz · #3 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 10:47 AM

not here in Leicestershire either. It's dull, misty and wet.

I can't remember the last time I saw the sun....

Matt

dbozkurt · #4 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 10:49 AM

Its dull and dreary here in the Outer Hebrides too and yes I have forgotton when I have last seen the sun. Can you describe it!! We are due for some severe gales tomorrow and Saturday. Is anyone else out there suffering from itchy trigger finger, I even started taking pictures of tinsel to help releive the withdrawl symptoms

Debs

buzfuz8149 · #5 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 10:53 AM

Here in Lancashire we have been out into Plock Wood and came home wet through due to the mist - it was one of those days when you do not realise you are getting soaked. It's still dark and has started to rain.

Carol.

Ollie · #6 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tormentil

Very foggy here in Scunny Roger.

It was here first thing but then it cleared to a lovely blue sky and brilliant sunshine. Alas in the past 15 minutes the fog has started to descend and the sun has all but disappeared. I can just make it out through the haze. Bet it will be foggy tomorrow because it's my long weekend off.
Roger

glsammy · #7 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:17 AM

It's dull, wet, wet and dull and finally dull here in Nottingham. Serves me right for bragging just before Christmas when we had one day of sun whilst everyone else had fog.

I went out yesterday, took my camera, more just to remember what it looked and felt like.

matt_xyz · #8 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:24 AM

I've barely taken a photograph in the entire month of December, partly due to work and Christmas, but largely due to the weather

The 5 day forecast for my area is dreadful, just dull and rain every day apart from Monday (by which time they will have revised their forecast no doubt).

Let's hope we have some sun in the new year

Matt

Garden Carpet · #9 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:27 AM

It is horrible here on the edge of the Wash...grey grizzly and grotty... what my son and I used to call a grade A grey day.
jaki

Ollie · #10 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:29 AM

I know what you mean Matt, I'm dying to try the new macro lens out, or take any photo for that matter, but the weather and work have put a damper on things. Oh well, it can only get better I hope.
Roger

Wild-Woman · #11 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:36 AM

There's watery sunlight dappling the garden with silvery beauty here in the garden of England.

FungiJohn · #12 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 11:56 AM

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There's watery sunlight dappling the garden with silvery beauty here in the garden of England.

Right, Chill me a beer, I'm on my way

Wild-Woman · #13 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 12:02 PM

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Right, Chill me a beer, I'm on my way

It's in the fridge John.

FungiJohn · #14 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 12:21 PM

I think I can see a glimmer of sun here too in Sheffield. Put the beer on hold Julie

I've just looked at the local 5 day forecast ... light rain followed by light showers followed by heavy rain finishing with hail showers on Monday. Pour the beer

batwing · #15 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 12:31 PM

It made a short appearance here ( S. Lincs ) yesterday afternoon but back to grey and a little of rain today.

dbozkurt · #16 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 01:05 PM

Its now raining here and wind is picking up, got plenty of drink maybe make a wee warm toddy and look at some old photos of sunny days to remind me of the good old days.

Oh if anyone wants a toddy just let me know the flight leaves from Glasgow at 4.00pm

PS its a turkey free house!!!

buzfuz8149 · #17 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 01:26 PM

From the dark damp morning, we have now got sunshine, hard to believe it's the same day!
I am off out.

Carol.

glsammy · #18 (**permalink**) 28-12-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollie

I know what you mean Matt, I'm dying to try the new macro lens out, or take any photo for that matter, but the weather and work have put a damper on things. Oh well, it can only get better I hope.
Roger

It's still worth taking shots with the macro, when I went out on that foggy wet day, I still took some shots of berries etc. As it's the Macro you can use the built in flash. I prefer manual mode, set to around 1/125sec F12.0 - F22.0. This one was F14.0:

Better than nothing, just!